Neck treatment may prove to be unnecessary and expensive for many migraine sufferers, University of Queensland research has revealed. More than half of sufferers with migraine and neck pain were found to have good neck function in a study led by UQ School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences PhD candidate Zhiqi Liang, indicating the problem lay elsewhere. […]
Working to stop MS in its tracks: On World Brain Day (22 July), work continues to diagnose multiple sclerosis (MS) earlier, provide access to life-changing treatments and improve the quality of life for those living with the condition By Professor Tissa Wijeratne, University of Melbourne and Professor Wolfgang Grisold, World Federation of Neurology Health, as […]
International team aims to make musculoskeletal health a global priority: a research team has found that despite being the world’s leading cause of pain, disability and healthcare expenditure, the prevention and management of musculoskeletal health, including conditions such as low back pain, fractures, arthritis and osteoporosis, is globally under-prioritised and have devised an action plan […]
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Future of lung disease care ‘at risk’ due to workforce shortages and backlog from COVID-19: Staffing shortages are impacting diagnosis, treatment, and care of people with lung disease, according to the Taskforce for Lung Health The Taskforce for Lung Health, a collaboration of over 30 charities, organisations and patients looking to improve lung health in England, […]
Research presented today at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference (DUKPC) 2021 has revealed that type 1 diabetes is likely to directly cause certain musculoskeletal conditions, including frozen shoulder. By analysing genetic and health data, researchers identified four conditions that should now be considered as complications of type 1 diabetes. It is well-known that some musculoskeletal […]
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A new online program enhanced by text messages to help people with knee osteoarthritis exercise has been found to improve knee pain, physical function and quality of life, new research reveals. The University of Melbourne-led study developed and tested a free 24-week exercise program combining a website and personalised text messages. No freely accessible program like […]
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Cracking the ‘code’ to predict recovery for patients with spinal cord injury: Basic clinical information routinely collected as part of standard care can predict outcomes for individual patients with acute spinal cord injuries, according to University of Queensland researchers. Associate Professor Marc Ruitenberg from UQ’s School of Biomedical Sciences said spinal cord injuries were diverse which […]
Just a few millimetres thick, articular cartilage plays a crucial role in our musculoskeletal system, since it is responsible for smooth (in the truest sense of the word) movement. However, the downside of its particular structure is that even minor injuries do not regenerate. Timely treatment of cartilage damage is therefore essential. Biomaterials are often […]
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Arthritis drugs may help sickest Covid-19 patients: Treating critically ill COVID-19 patients with drugs typically used for arthritis may significantly improve survival, a landmark study has found. The findings, which have not yet been peer-reviewed, come from the REMAP-CAP trial, which evaluates the effect of treatments on a combination of survival and length of time […]
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Exercise has been used in the treatment of many medical conditions, including heart and lung diseases. But it can also play an important role in treating peripheral artery disease. Our latest review shows that for people with peripheral artery disease, exercise programmes may help improve walking ability and quality of life by relieving symptoms of […]
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